Beverly Medical Malpractice Attorney

We expect our doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to treat us appropriately in a manner consistent with their education and skill. However, when patients are injured due to medical errors, they may have a right to recover compensation for the harm they’ve suffered. Yet, because these cases are so complicated, it’s essential to hire a Beverly medical malpractice lawyer from the Cashman Law Firm who has the experience and knowledge to pursue compensation on your behalf.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Not every adverse health outcome is considered medical malpractice. Instead, medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of care and injures a patient. Various acts or omissions can provide a basis for medical malpractice claims, including misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, failure to order appropriate tests, or negligent follow-up care.

The accepted standard of care is typically the central issue in medical malpractice cases. This standard is the level of care another medical provider with a similar background and specialty would have provided under similar circumstances. It is often necessary to have a medical expert testify about what this standard of care was given the circumstances and how the healthcare provider deviated from it.

What Causes Medical Mistakes?

While doctors and other healthcare professionals may have extensive education and experience, they are ultimately human and subject to making mistakes just like the rest of us. They may make mistakes because they are tired due to staffing issues, grueling schedules, and increasing healthcare demands. Some have substance abuse issues. Others may try to perform a medical procedure outside their scope of expertise.

Medical errors can also occur due to administrative negligence, such as hospitals that intentionally understaff or cut corners in patient safety to save money. Hospitals and medical facilities can be held responsible for their employees’ negligence and their own negligence, such as negligent hiring.

At Cashman Law Firm, our Beverly medical malpractice lawyers can investigate your case to determine the factors that contributed to it. Every situation is different, but we can get to the bottom to determine who harmed you and why so we can hold all responsible parties accountable for the harm you’ve suffered.

Financial Compensation Following Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can cause serious injuries. Through a legal claim, you may be able to recover compensation for the following:

• Additional medical expenses you incurred, including reconstructive surgery
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity if you suffered a permanent disability or impairment
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• And more

Our skilled legal team can gather evidence to document the full extent of your damages. This information can help us negotiate from a better position.

Contact a Beverly Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today for a Free Case Review

If a negligent healthcare provider injured you, a Beverly medical malpractice lawyer from The Cashman Law Firm can help. We can investigate your case, determine who was at fault, and work with medical experts to support your claim. Contact us today for a free consultation.